“Overall, the Marine Corps has budgeted $4.3 million to purchase 356 Mk 13 systems with a unit price of $12,042 a piece.”
Jesus what a ripoff. Get a pre 64 Model 70 already.
When they use the term “ system” that means you have no idea what that price includes, e.g., if it includes some night vision optics it starts looking cheap.
That aint your daddy’s Model 700!
You need to rethink your objection. The price is not for just a rifle much like the publicized cost of an aircraft isn’t just for the airframe.
To the point as always lol.
Though I imagine the $12K apiece includes spare barrels, etc. It had still better be a fantastic piece of equipment for that price.